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Man Group to augment responsible investment, stewardship activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
Man Group will be augmenting its responsible investment activities through new hires, according to Jason Mitchell, the newly appointed co-head of responsible investment at Man Group. "In terms of building out the team, we intend to add a dedicated person ...

Australian Ethical reports AUM of $2.82 billion in full year results

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Investment has reported underlying profit after-tax for the 2017-2018 financial year rose 18% to $5.0 million, driven by strong member growth, strong inflows and positive investment performance. Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical Investment ...

US activists target banks over finance to for-profit prisons, detention centres

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... billion fund to divest from for-profit prison and dentention centre operators, according to this article. CalSTRS Chief Investment Officer Christopher Ailman told The Sacramento Bee that he would initiate a review of private prison companies to ensure ...

Q&A: Yolanda Beattie, Mercer, talks Future IM/Pact initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... launching an industry-sponsored initiative, Future IM/Pact, aimed at increasing the diversity of talent coming into the investment management industry, specifically the lack of women coming into - and progressing through - the industry. Future IM/Pact ...

Michael Dwyer appointed chairman of Australia for UNHCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
Michael Dwyer, the chief executive officer of First State Super, has been appointed as the new chairman of Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national partner for Australia. Australia for UNHCR is responsible for engaging corporates, communities ...

CEFC reports 39 direct commitments worth $2.3 billion in FY18

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... in the 2017-2018 financial year. Ian Learmonth, CEO, Clean Energy Finance Corporation The CEFC has released its 2018 Investment Update, discussing their role as a leading investor in Australia's renewable energy sector. The CEFC contuies to grow the ...

Man Group appoints Jason Mitchell co-head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
Man Group has appointed Jason Mitchell as co-head of responsible investment, overseeing all responsible investment activities across Man Group. Jason Mitchell, co-head of responsible investment, Man Group Mitchell will work across the firm's investment ...

GRI, UN Global Compact release guide to measure, report on SDGs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... and their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda." "Effective corporate reporting is key to building trust and aligning investment through transparency and accountability. This guide helps businesses move beyond the current trend of simply mapping activities ...

ACCR, CAER study gender pay gap at ASX100 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... companies are employers and we advocate to reward staff equally for equal labour." The report highlighted Cochlear, BT Investment Group, BHP Billiton, ASX Limited and Bank of Queensland as being leaders for best practice to address gender pay equity ...

UCA Funds Management certified as B Corp, signs Banking and Finance Oath

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
UCA Funds Management has been certified as a B Corporation and its staff has signed the Banking and Finance Oath. UCA Funds Management staff sign Banking and Finance Oath (photo courtesy of UCA Funds Management) UCA Funds Management joins more than ...